Dr. Pastor is a multifaceted security expert with a rich background that spans security, policing, legal, and academia. His journey began as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, where he gained hands-on experience in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments. This real-world foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in security and public safety.Transitioning from the streets to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. His legal acumen allows him to provide comprehensive counsel and advice on various security and public safety matters.With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, Dr. Pastor has a nuanced understanding of how policies shape incentives and influence human behavior. This academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities aiming to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts.Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scholarship, legal expertise, and technical know-how, further enhanced by a deep understanding of geopolitical trends. His decades-long study of terrorism and extremism also informs his work, allowing him to contribute valuable insights and assessments in a variety of settings.In addition to his professional roles, Dr. Pastor is an accomplished author with four books on security and public safety. He is also a passionate speaker, sharing his wealth of knowledge with diverse audiences, driven by a genuine desire to help people stay safe and secure.Some highlights of this career, include:• Over 20 years of university teaching experience in security, public safety, and policing, including Northwestern University- Center for Public Safety and the International Law Enforcement Academy.• Participated in over 700 depositions in federal, state, and administrative cases.• Authored a chapter on Private Policing in ASIS International's Protection of Assets Manual, and created Privatization of Policing Bibliography for Oxford University Press, both being comprehensive, substantive works relating to Private Policing.Specialties: Expert Witness, Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk Management, Use of Force Policies & Protocols, Church Security, and Security Technologies & Monitoring.